Company:  Confidential

Job Title: Research Associate, In Vivo Studies

Job Number: 35804

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Description

The Research Associate will conduct in vivo studies, including administering compounds, collecting samples, and analyzing data. They will be encouraged to present findings during project team meetings. This role offers the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team in the development of a novel therapeutic approach.

Responsibilities

  • Experience with animal handling and dosing techniques.
  • Perform in vivo procedures such as rodent dosing (IP, IV, SC, IM, etc.), breeding, husbandry, genotyping, and tissue collection.
  • Proficient in administering injections: IV, IP, SC, IM, and IT.
  • Adhere to research guidelines and animal care protocols.
  • Follow IACUC-approved protocols and policies.
  • Manage genotyping assays and process experimental samples.
  • Collect data from animals including weight, blood, and other tests.
  • Perform in vivo studies to evaluate pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and therapeutic efficacy.
  • Experience in biological specimen collection (e.g., blood, necropsies, tissue samples).
  • IVIS imaging experience is preferred, but not required.
  • Assist with tissue processing/analysis and protein-based assays (e.g., Western Blot, ELISA, flow cytometry).
  • Troubleshoot and optimize research protocols.
  • Maintain laboratory notebook, analyze results, and communicate findings effectively at meetings.

Required Skills

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, molecular biology, or a related field.
  • Significant experience working with animal models.
  • Must have IV experience.
  • Passionate, self-motivated, and eager to learn new skills.
  • Flexible, committed to scientific excellence.
  • Hands-on, collaborative experimentalist.
  • Strong writing and communication skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of graphing software (e.g., GraphPad Prism) and basic statistical analysis is a plus.

Salary and benefits
Health Insurance, 401K, Paid Holidays, Sick Days, Shares
62,000-68,000 per year

 

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